About Us – gozcimnastigi.com Eye Health Information

gozcimnastigi.com is a free, independent website about eye health. We publish plain-language guides, articles, interactive vision checks and guided eye exercises for anyone who wants to understand their eyes better and look after them in everyday life. Whether you spend ten hours a day in front of a screen, have a child who has just been prescribed glasses, or are noticing that small print is getting harder to read after 40, we want you to find clear, trustworthy answers here.

The name comes from the Turkish words for eye (göz) and gymnastics (jimnastik), a nod to where the project started. Today the site is published in five languages: Turkish, English, German, Arabic and Russian. Each language version is written for its own readers rather than translated word for word.

Key points

Everything on the site is free to read and use; no account or payment is needed.
Our content is based on mainstream medical consensus from bodies such as the WHO, AAO, NEI and NHS, and on peer-reviewed research.
We are honest about what eye exercises can and cannot do.
The site is available in five languages.
gozcimnastigi.com is an information resource, not a medical service, and it does not replace an eye examination.

Our mission

Eye health information online is often confusing. Miracle exercise programmes promise to make glasses unnecessary, supplements are sold as cures, and genuinely important warning signs get lost in the noise. Our mission is to do the opposite: explain what the evidence actually shows, in language anyone can follow, and help people take the right step at the right time.

In practice that means three things. First, helping readers understand how their eyes work and what common conditions such as myopia, dry eye or glaucoma really are. Second, offering practical habits that make daily life more comfortable, especially for screen users. Third, making it clear when a symptom needs a professional rather than a website.

What you will find on the site

Section	What it offers
Guides	In-depth pages on anatomy, refractive errors, eye diseases, nutrition, children's vision and eye care at every age.
Articles	Focused pieces on everyday questions, such as the 20-20-20 rule, blue light or how often to have an eye test.
Eye exercises	Guided, animated exercises for relaxation, focusing and eye movement, plus techniques such as palming and blinking.
Programmes	Ready-made routines, for example for office workers, readers, gamers or children.
Vision checks	Interactive screening tools such as a visual acuity chart, an Amsler grid and colour vision plates.
Glasses	Practical guides to lenses, coatings, frames, sunglasses and contact lenses.

Our honest position on eye exercises

Eye exercises are a central part of the site, so we want to be clear about them. Exercises do not cure short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia, cataract or glaucoma, and they will not make glasses unnecessary. Anyone who promises that is not following the evidence. What exercises and relaxation routines can do is make long screen sessions more comfortable, encourage regular breaks and blinking, and, under professional guidance, help with certain binocular vision problems such as convergence insufficiency. You can read more in our article on what science really says about eye exercises.

Our online vision checks work the same way: they are screening aids that can prompt you to book an appointment, never a diagnosis.

How we create content

Every page starts from reputable sources: the World Health Organization, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the National Eye Institute, the NHS, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Cochrane reviews and well-known clinical trials. We describe strong evidence with confidence and weak or uncertain evidence with caution. We never invent statistics, studies, quotes or experts, and we do not publish sponsored medical claims. Pages are reviewed and updated regularly, and we correct mistakes promptly when they are reported. The full details are in our editorial policy.

Five languages, written for real readers

Eye health questions are universal, but the way people talk about them is not. Our Turkish, English, German, Arabic and Russian pages share the same medical foundation and accuracy rules, but each is written natively, with examples, units and phrasing that make sense to its readers. We use metric units throughout, mentioning feet only where a concept such as 20/20 vision depends on them.

How the site is funded

gozcimnastigi.com is free because it is supported by advertising, mainly through Google AdSense. Advertising is kept separate from our editorial work: advertisers have no influence over what we write, and ads are clearly distinguishable from content. You can read how cookies and personal data are handled in our privacy policy and cookie policy.

What we are not

gozcimnastigi.com is not a clinic, a doctor or a telemedicine service. We cannot diagnose, treat or give personal medical advice. If you have sudden vision loss, a curtain or shadow over your vision, a sudden shower of floaters or flashes, severe eye pain, a chemical splash or an eye injury, seek emergency care immediately. See our eye emergencies guide and our medical disclaimer.

Get in touch

We welcome feedback, suggestions for new topics and reports of errors. The quickest way to reach us is the contact form. Please remember that we cannot answer personal medical questions; for those, an optometrist or ophthalmologist is the right person to ask.

Last updated: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is gozcimnastigi.com really free?

Yes. All guides, articles, exercises, programmes and vision checks are free to use without registration. The site is funded by advertising, which is kept separate from our editorial decisions.

Can eye exercises on this site replace my glasses?

No. Eye exercises do not correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or presbyopia. They can improve comfort and support healthy screen habits, and some specific exercises are used under professional guidance for binocular vision problems.

Are the online vision tests a diagnosis?

No. Our vision checks are screening aids that may highlight something worth getting examined. Only a full eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist can diagnose an eye condition.

Which sources do you rely on?

We base our content on mainstream medical consensus from organisations such as the WHO, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the National Eye Institute and the NHS, as well as Cochrane reviews and peer-reviewed research. Our editorial policy explains this in detail.

Can I ask you a question about my own eyes?

We are not a medical service, so we cannot give personal advice or diagnoses. Please contact an eye care professional, and for urgent symptoms seek emergency care straight away.

In which languages is the site available?

The site is published in Turkish, English, German, Arabic and Russian. Each version is written natively for its readers using the same accuracy standards.